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We've got some great editions of The New Mexico Movie News in the works. Here's a little preview of what's coming down the pike:
- Post-Production in New Mexico: Are we there yet?
- Legal Resources for New Mexico Filmmakers
- Film Financing and Tax Incentive Resources
- The Green Filmmaking Edition
- Film Community in Focus: Las Cruces and the Borderlands
- crewnewmexico.com Screenplay Competition - Get Ready!
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Casa de Suenos
Beautiful 4br home on 1 pastoral acre in Corrales, just north of Albuquerque. Chef's kitchen, fitness room, office, mountain views. Recent tenants include cast of Breaking Bad. Available January 1st. Contact Alicia at (505) 933-2900.
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When it comes to booking hotels and furnished rentals for yourself or your production, are you getting the best possible rates?
If you're booking through an intermediary, probably not. Some take commissions as high as 30%, leaving no room for you to get a great deal!
When you book direct, you're going to get significantly better rates and increase the impact of your production dollar in the local economy. Now that's a great deal!
You're also welcome to contact us. We'll get you in touch with the best lodging providers for your shoot - at no charge to either party!
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Production or individual crew lodging. We've served dozens of New Mexico films. Best rates in ABQ!
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The Cowgirl!
Santa Fe's Famous BBQ and Saloon. Wrap Parties. Film Location. Catering.
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For Busy Professionals!
Contact Linda Dodson
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We're setting up an internal discount network for everyone listed on our site! You'll be able to offer, and receive, discounted goods and services to/from other members of crewnewmexico.com.
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Welcome to the 3rd edition of
The New Mexico Movie News by crewnewmexico.com!
It's a pleasure to wrap up another year in the New Mexico film industry with the third edition of The Movie News, and warm wishes for a great New Year!New Mexico remains ranked one of the top places to film thanks to our amazing and varied locations, deep and talented crew base, favorable climate, proximity to LA, and large number of film-supporting businesses. Even though it's been an unpredictable year across the industry, we've still hosted 42 productions in our beautiful state and seen some major talent and great productions, including some that are now gaining attention at the Golden Globes and, probably, the Oscars.That being said, the last 365 days have been quite a ride for many. Production financing took a big hit, and things were slower than usual across the industry. Yet Hollywood had a record-breaking year at the box office and financing is moving forward once again. Section 181 may also be renewed for another year, which would keep investment in film a very attractive option, and continue to prevent runaway production overseas. The past year saw several more states (and countries) offering or improving their film incentives. From Capetown to South Korea, North Carolina to Kentucky, the economic and physical landscape of how and where movies are made is changing.Some new film programs sprout fast and high but crash hard (Iowa), some are too small to spur much activity (Oklahoma), others give away the farm to make things grow (Michigan), while others try to regain what they've lost (California, Canada). Yet New Mexico still has the most successful, straightforward, and sustainable film program in the nation.But the growth of film in New Mexico can't just be reliant on state incentives. It is the private sector that builds the infrastructure and provides the support services that make the industry tick. One such company is the sponsor of this edition of The Movie News, New Mexico Lighting and Grip Company - a keystone operation that lights and equips many of our most successful productions, and is positive symbol of the state of New Mexico film. In just the last year, crewnewmexico.com alone has grown by nearly 500 cast, crew, and vendors, our site traffic has increased ten-fold, and our visibility has gone from strictly local to worldwide. We've served multiple productions, sponsored festivals, hosted mixers, launched The News, consulted for emerging film markets, been on the cover of the New Mexico Business Weekly, and grown from a start-up to one of the most recognizable companies in the NM film industry. Our growth is a reflection of the strength of our industry, and we owe our success to those that we serve. We offer a big thanks to our member-advertisers, sponsors, and the greater film and business community. We look forward to working with many of you in the year to come, and have lots of great things in store.
We are here to support your production, business, or career, so contact us at any time.Happy Holidays!Daniel Taras, Foundercrewnewmexico.comdaniel@crewnewmexico.com(505) 930-0443 |
Industrial Strength Support for the New Mexico Film Industry
There are many factors that help productions decide where they're going to film, and industry supporting infrastructure is one of them. In addition to our attractive incentive program, New Mexico has industrial strength vendors who know the ins and outs of working in Hollywood.
New Mexico Lighting and Grip is one such company.
Opening its doors at Albuquerque Studios in 2007, New Mexico Lighting & Grip Company offers a keystone inventory of lighting and grip equipment and serves major motion pictures, independent features, television and commercial productions in New Mexico, and nationwide. Their credits include In Plain Sight (season 1 and, soon, Season 3) Breaking Bad (season 1-3), The Spirit, The Game, Cirque du Freak, The Betterman, The Resident, Paul, Book of Eli, Terminator 4, and The Spy Next Door.
Their 25,000 sq ft warehouse is stocked with HMI, Incandescent, Kino Flo ®, Dimming, Moving Lights, generators and LED Lighting. For grips, the company carries a full range of digital blue and green screens, steel deck and green bed scaffold systems. NMLGC is also the local representative of Airstar Balloon Lighting.
"It is great to be partnered with Albuquerque Studios and part of the growing New Mexico filmmaking community," said Sean Buckler, rental manager for New Mexico Lighting & Grip Company. "We offer the full range of equipment from complete packages to supplemental packages for independent gaffers and key grips."
In 2008, NMLGC opened New Mexico's first Expendables Store which carries gels, globes, electrical, tape, tools, camera supplies, hardware, lumber, paint/paint supplies, textiles, office/kitchen supplies, apparel.
Meet The NMLGC Management
Sean Buckler, Manager
Sean Buckler is the Mangager of New Mexico
Lighting and Grip  Company. Prior to his current role, Sean served as Rental Agent for NBC Universal Set Lighting in Los Angeles were he gained a broad spectrum of industry experience and knowledge. In 2007, Sean was selected to set up NMLGC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was subsequently promoted to his current position in January 2009.Under his management, NMLGC supports the independent, eight stage Albuquerque Studios as well as numerous off lot productions. Since opening, New Mexico Lighting and Grip has serviced 10 features, 3 television shows and numerous independent productions in various locations throughout North America.Sean's credits include American Pie, Friday Night Lights, American Dreamz, Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Accepted, Cirque Du Freak, and Paul.For
more information, a tour, or equipment or expendables request - in New Mexico or nationwide - contact Sean at (505) 227-2500, or email
sean.buckler@nmlgc.com.
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Industry News Briefs
The State of New Mexico ups the film industry ante with a $10 million dollar economic development grant to Santa Fe Studios. With an initial 18,000 sq.ft of sound stages planned, the Studios may lure more films to New Mexico and help prevent a drain of productions from Santa Fe to ABQ. Santa Fe county has also chipped in by approving $6 million in bond offerings. A major studio facility in Santa Fe would do much to diversify and strengthen Santa Fe's government and tourism based economy. Most importantly, they're supposed to be the world's first "Green Studios." Stay tuned. . . Speaking of Green, the IATSE Local 480 just published its Green Filmmaking Guide. The book offers tips and techniques for crew on the latest green practices in the industry. Get it! . . . With requisite bumps and bruises, the Santa Fe Film Festival pulls off its 10th year. Great slate of films, with strong showing of documentaries. Lifetime achievement award given to Tommy Lee Jones. Special guests included Dabney Coleman and hosts Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) John Carroll Lynch (CSI). Congratulations to all the award winners, including new crewnewmexico.com member and screenwriting coach Ambyr Davis who produced the Best Narrative Short winner at the Festival, "Beholden". . . Ambyr, a recent arrival to the NM film world from LA is offering two great Screenwriting Classes in Santa Fe starting January 12 and 13th, with classes in ABQ to follow. Register now!. . . crewnewmexico.com member Laura Mathis of Sol Acting Academy was ranked #1 acting coach in Albuquerque by Albuquerque Magazine! Great ongoing classes for adults and kids. . . Iowa reinstates its film incentive program, but they're not accepting any new applications; just working to process 28 previously approved productions. Why? Iowa canceled their film program due to inappropriate production spending and the film office didn't require detailed bookkeeping. The cancellation triggered breach of contract lawsuits by five international film companies who had productions in the works, which in turn has inspired the film office to get things rolling again, for now. Meantime, the New Mexico Film Office runs the tightest ship in the industry by continually working to strengthen the incentives and improve transparency. . . The AFCI Locations Trade Show takes place April 15-17 in Santa Monica. We'll be there promoting all the cast, crew, and vendors on our site and working to keep New Mexico a leading film destination!. . . The Santa Fe Alliance wins an FDA grant to help accelerate its Farm to Restaurant project, which pairs local and regional farms with local restaurants and grocers. crewnewmexico.com is in talks to help extend that program to the film industry, and to encourage and promote those caterers and craft service providers who participate!. . . Las Cruces and the Borderlands region of New Mexico are really pushing hard to attract movie business, and we're happy to help. Check out the "Good to Go" article from the Las Cruces Sun-News!. . . Apologies from the industry for road blockages in Las Cruces and Albuquerque for the production Due Date!. . . Some "Made in New Mexico" films have just hit theaters. Brothers, starring Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal released to mixed reviews and $17m at the box office, while Crazy Heart, starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Robert Duvall looks great and is opening to excellent reviews. In fact, Bridges was just nominated for a Golden Globe for his role, and there's murmurs that he'll get an Oscar. Much of it filmed right in the heart of Santa Fe!. . . Did You Hear About the Morgans, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant opens 12/18 - and the trailer looks as perky and cute as you would imagine! Should do well at the box office. Nevermind that folks in Wyoming are all mad that a movie set in their state was actually filmed in New Mexico. Welcome to the world of film incentives!. . . Speaking of incentives, about 42 productions filmed in New Mexico in 2009. This spring looks real big for New Mexico film with several productions on the horizon. . . Happy Holdays!
Are you listed on crewnewmexico.com? Remember to keep us posted on your business or current projects/gigs, upcoming events, classes, or special promotions, awards, etc and we'll make sure to spread the word in the Movie News.
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The New Crew Review We've
added nearly 100 cast, crew, and film supporting vendors and locations to our directory
since October's edition of the movie news, and we'd like to give each
and every one of them a special shout out! Be sure to tell them you
heard about them in the movie news!
CAST
Big welcome to 30 year industry veteran acting coach Price Hall of The Natural Act. Workshops, consulting, coaching for talent. . . The beautiful and talented Dorrece Hadorn. . . Actor Charles Culberson.
To see all of our CAST members, click here!
CREW
Big welcome to John Grace, a veteran film and television DP and camera
operator with over 25 years of experience on scores of theatrical
features, shorts, music videos and national TV shows and on hundreds of
industrials and commercials. John also owns Beta-SP, DV and HDV camera packages, a one-ton grip truck
with a large array of lighting equipment, a dolly with 24' of track and
an EZ-Jib that he rents to small productions at reasonable rates. And to top it all off he's the Vice President of the IATSE Local 480. Whew!. . . Welcome 480 swing gang and set decorator Amelia Salas! Welcome 600 cameraman and DP George Stephenson Jr. Was "A" Camera-op on Sunset Limited, and "B" on Paul. . . Welcome Asya Erdogan, Production Coordinator and Associate Producer, arriving in NM after several years producing TV shows in Istanbul and Slovenia. Talented, smart, hard working. . . Welcome Samantha Niederhaus and Randy Bartok two of the hardest working set PAs around. . . Welcome 480 set-dresser Scott Plunket. . . Say hi to lighting Tech Raphael Freud and 1st assistant camera Tammy Fouts. . . Special welcome to Bill McCamey. Not only is he the film liaison for Las Cruces, but he's a location scout and long-time special f/x man!. . . Welcome to Phil Arnold, set teacher on Let Me In. Phil is also an experienced musician, electrician, and sound man, and a partner in the newly launched Southwest Music Productions, a conglomeration of talented New Mexico sound and music professionals doing post-production/composition/mixing/sound editing work in New Mexico!. . . Hi to Robert Johnston, Payroll Accountant. . . Welcome Laura (LJ) Wilson, Set PA for the New Mexico Film Industry. . . Hi to Dave Marquez, Santa Fe based film editor. . . Big hello to Pepper Janes Gallegos, Department Head Makeup, Key Make-Up, Special Makeup Effects, Special Effects Make-up/Prosthetics. Member of IATSE Local 480. Based in Las Cruces, and should be part of any production shooting in Southern New Mexico (and state-wide!). . . Coad Miller - 480 Member, and experienced Grip. . . Nicholas D. Ward
is a New Mexico-based Producer/Promoter and the creator/founder of The
Root 66, a music and art community comprising an online
social network,
and a live music television show. . . Welcome Peter Rueckert, CDL Class A Driver, 492 Teamster. . . Lucy Kim Robertson - "a life-long love of movie watching & film making and a history in corporate accounting added together equals my dream job - Production Accounting". . . Hello to James Oberlander an Art Director with over 35 years in the entertainment industry. . . Mitchell Bock, experienced DGA 1st AD. Great with crews and excellent at scheduling and logistics. . . Greetings New Mexico Props Person, Prop Master, Scenic Painter, and Scenic Designer, Dede Farrell!. . . Hi to Michael Koff who owns and operates a full digital sound package complete with 30-foot sound trailer with built in VO/ADR booth. . . Ambyr Davis, producer of the award-winning film, Beholden, recently garnered another win at the Santa Fe Film Festival for Best Narrative Short. In Hollywood, she served as Director of Development and has worked as a screenwriter for various production companies in LA. Plus check out her upcoming Hollywood in Santa Fe Screenwriting Workshops . . . Say hello to the very talented Sondra-Thorpe Grossman, Set Decorator/Buyer and Art Director. Big hello to Steven Maes, award-winning graphic and media designer. He has worked in entertainment industry for over 15 years and has been part of the booming New Mexico film industry for the last 10 years. . . And, say a loud hello to Jarad Giese, professional boom operator with his own pro rental kit.
To see all of our CREW members, click here!
PRODUCTION SUPPORT/PERSONAL SERVICES
New Mexico Fleet Design - vehicle wraps, lettering and magnets, murals, reflective banners for props/set dressers and New Mexico businesses. . . Bladerunner Excavation moves the Earth! They provide excavation, road grading, road building, terracing, slope-building, pond construction. Help you get your location production ready, or to clean up/repair after you leave. . . Andrea Campbell, PhD not only has 30 years as a therapist and counselor, but she's also available to consult on psychiatric conditions for screenwriters (or, more accurately, their characters), or for actors looking to nail a character with mental health issues. What a great find! . . Welcome back for a second year on crewnewmexico.com to B & B Production Services, one of New Mexico's leading production vehicle companies, providing truck, vehicle, and generator rentals to many major
films in New Mexico, including Breaking Bad, Observe and Report,
Brothers, Did you Hear About the Morgans, The Spy Next Door. . . Introducing one of New Mexico's newest post-production companies, Southwest Music Productions - film scoring, sound editing/mixing, sound design, boom operators, composers. Do your post production in NM and save 25%. . . Introducing Linda Dodson and Girl Fridays!
Personal assistant and concierge services for the NM film industry.
They provide a vast array of services that include business and
lifestyle management for busy individuals, families, and corporations. . . In the personal wellness department, we'd like to welcome Stephanie O'Connell of Cloud Nine Therapeutics who provides a variety of holistic beauty and healing treatments for film professionals. . . New Mexico set caterers, Allstar Motion Picture Catering, have over 25 years of successful experience providing location catering to the motion picture and television industries throughout the U.S. . . Luminance Pictures is a full-service High Definition video & post production facility. Wide range of projects including docs, MV, TV shows & commercials, EPK's, PSA's, DVD authoring & web design. . . S.A. "Sam" Muir, M.A., is a professional Casting Director and Pre-Production Coordinator, Educator, Actor, Singer and Director; Owner of THE MUIR STUDIO Film & Television Casting & Pre-Production Resource for Southern New Mexico & The Borderlands, home-based in the historic city of Las Cruces. . . Kelly Miller has been in "Da Biz" in Albuquerque for 30 years. Production MoHo set up for wardrobe & makeup. 8x10 storage unit filled to capacity with all sorts of costumes & wardrobe. Has potty, A/C, heater, and is stocked with lots of comforts of home. Large network for finding the impossible. . . Dia Cordova-Hahn, experienced NM Studio Teacher has worked on over 25 projects in NM. Extremely easy and enjoyable to work with. . . Make way for Rio Sandia Morgans Carriage Service - Horse drawn carriage of historic and classic design pulled by an elegant black Morgan mare. For special events, western shoots, commercials . . Welcome back for a 2nd year on crewnewmexico.com to Chuck Mooney and Coffee for Your Business. They provide mobile, self-serve coffee machines for movie catering, craft services, and production offices. A great way to save time and money!
To see everyone in our Production Support/Personal Services section, click here!
LOCATIONS
Corrales Home With Horse Pen - beautiful 4 bedroom home on 1 private acre in pastoral Corrales, just north of Albuquerque, mountain views, grassy yard. . . Filming in southern NM? Check out the home of Doreece Hadorn in Tularosa, New Mexico. She welcomes your inquiry. . . The Hotel St. Francis in downtown Santa Fe - newly remodeled interior in a Francisan, almost monastic style with white stone, arches, fountains, while the exterior remains in the Colonial Style. A world away. Amazing. . . The former Fleet Pride Building in downtown ABQ is a great new location. Industrial bldg, large hangars, bay doors, great production space. . . How about your own 17,000 sq ft office space right in the heart of downtown ABQ. The entire 3rd floor of the Plaza Building is available as a film location, and is ready to go.
To see all our film locations, click here!
LODGING
An exquisite Santa Fe boutique hotel reflecting the culture and sophistication of its historic setting, the Inn and Spa at Loretto features 134 guestrooms, a full-service spa, casual fine dining, three art galleries and spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. . . Big welcome to Mauger Estate B&B - beautiful historic home in walking distance to downtown ABQ, the ABQ film office, and Sony Imageworks. Country feel right in the city!. . . Big welcome to La Posada de Santa Fe Resort and Spa, one of New Mexico's leading hotels - right in the heart of Santa Fe. They've provided lodging for multiple productions, and offer a very high level of service. We've stayed there, and felt like royalty.
To see all of our Production Lodging options, click here!
FURNISHED RENTALS
Calle Encina - beautiful 3br furnished home in NE ABQ. Quiet, bright, open, great location . . Casa Arco Iris - Beautiful 2 bedroom adobe casita in the heart of Santa Fe, with 2 kiva fireplaces, passive solar trombe wall, brick floors throughout with sumac carpets, WIFI, fully furnished with folk art from around the world, walled private courtyard, portal with outdoor table and chairs.
To see all of our fabulous furnished rentals, click here!
REAL ESTATE
Big welcome to New Mexico Real Estate Agent Cecilia Chavez of Realty One, working with film professionals in search of a new home!. . .The Agnes Martin Home is for sale by owner. Remarkable home of iconic American artist, just down the road from the Ford Movie Ranch in Galisteo. . . Bob and Carolyn Dienst of Chocolate Properties welcome your relocation inquiry! Great folks!. . . The highest home in all ABQ is for sale thru Elite Homes Realty - Paso de Puma.And once you find your home, contact Catherine Nioloau of Charter Mortgage to handle the details!
To see our Real Estate for Sale, and Production Offices, click here!
DINING
A big welcome to Annapurna World Vegetarian Cuisine who are back for a second year on crewnewmexico.com. Specializing in Ayurvedic, organic, vegan & gluten-free fare, & homemade chai. Menu includes Indian cuisine, sandwiches, salads & entrees from several ethnic influences. Happy to provide second meal or work with special dietary needs for your cast and crew. Locations in both Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. . . Welcome to Dickerson's Catering in Las Cruces, the leading caterers in Southern New Mexico. They've helped support lots of productions with food, crew, and equipment, including Transformers 2!
To see all our yummy dining and set catering options, click here!
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crewnewmexico.com, LLC and the New Mexico Movie News do not make any specific recommendations about crew or vendors you should choose, about the efficacy of their skills, that you will achieve certain results from their services. crewnewmexico.com, LLC accepts no liability for the services provided by individuals or businesses listed on the crewnewmexico.com directory. You are solely responsible for choosing your vendors, and for the services they perform.
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Educating and Informing the New Mexico Film Community
As part of crewnewmexico.com's new Crew-U educational program, we'd like to present a 3-part series on production insurance from Sam Levy, Film Insurance Division Manager of Rio Grande Insurance - one of New Mexico's leading film insurance providers. Whether you're making your first film or your 50th, there's much to be aware of when it comes to insuring your production. For more information, contact Sam at (505) 984-8216
Part 1
Don't Lose Your House!
Is Your Production Actually Insured?
A Warning on Co-Production Agreements a.k.a. Sub-Selling Scamsby Sam Levy
Many organizations and
educational institutions offer paper-only co-production arrangements that seem
to have a number of benefits to producers. One of those benefits can be
presented as low or no cost production insurance.
It's not easy for
producers to keep everything on time and on budget. Between making deals on
everything from funding to distribution, film insurance can seem like a high
expense that you'll never really need, especially for smaller productions.
However, saving dollars
on production insurance can in fact risk the loss of your home, your savings,
and 75% of every paycheck forever. One great way to lose it all is to be duped
into a Sub-Selling Scam. Here's how it works:
1. A production company
is established with the intent of "co-producing" projects with
first-time or up-and-coming filmmakers. That can include festival projects,
education institution related projects and just about every other small
production out there.
2. That production
company purchases an annual insurance policy (liability, property/equipment,
producers risk, auto, workers comp, etc.).
3. This policy is then
"sub-sold" to the other filmmakers under the guise of a
"co-production" arrangement, often nothing more than a signed piece
of paper, a check and a listing in the credits of the production.
4. The agreement between
the production company (sub-seller) and the filmmaker may appear to be a
legitimate co-production. However, the arrangement is really nothing more than
a scheme to disguise fees charged by the sub-seller for "riding" on
an insurance policy.
5. The production company
(sub-seller) is not licensed to sell insurance, the project of the first-time
filmmaker is not (specifically) declared to the insurance company, the
"premium" is kept by the sub-seller, and the entity that was sub-sold
has no "insurable interest." In essence, funds were paid for no
protection.
The California Department
of Insurance (DOI) has recently ruled clearly against this type of film
industry co-production arrangement with an official cease and desist order
against "sub-selling scams" of insurance, clarifying the offense as
the illegal misrepresentation and theft of premium by a non-licensed solicitor.
The core offense was
already illegal in all states, and this order simply clarifies why.
Consider for a moment
what production insurance is trying to do:
Either a) cover the cost
of completing a production or assets of the producers in case something just
happens to go wrong (entertainment package, including property), or b) cover
the liability due to negligence of people acting on the part of the production
(liability).
One important factor with
the entertainment package is a term that insurance companies use called
"insurable interest." Insurable interest in something is when loss or
damage to that thing would cause the entity named in the policy (the Insured)
to suffer a direct financial loss (or some other specific kinds of loss).
The important point is
that the entity who buys an insurance policy must have an insurable interest in
what they are insuring.
The overall chances that
something will go wrong, causing an insurance claim with your production are
quite low. However, that's not a valid reason to try and look for a lower cost
loophole in the production insurance system. Insurance premiums are priced
according to the average occurrence of claims and the average cost of those
claims. By trying to ride on someone else's policy at low or no cost, you may
effectively be creating a mechanism that gets you low or no protection.
To
read the full article, click here!
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Vintage Movie Posters!
The Rosenberg Collection
 Especially as we get closer to the holidays, we wanted to give a special shout out to Marty Rosenberg and the Vintage Poster Gallery
on Canyon Road in Santa Fe. Not only because his historic movie posters
make great gifts but because his collection is a brilliant and unique
part of film history that all film lovers should see. Plus every set decorator should see these up close and personal.
The Rosenberg Collection features over 8,000 different
vintage movie posters, many of them extremely rare. Works include posters for
Citizen Kane, Midnight Cowboy, and Grand Hotel from the U.S. and international
greats such as Belle d'Jour, Seventh Samurai, and Juliet of the Spirits
(Fellini). Posters from this collection are owned by Robert DeNiro, the
Altman estate, Kathy Baker, Gene Hackman, Ali Macgraw, Kirk Ellis and countless
people in movie making and production. For details call Marty Rosenberg at 505 577-7419, visit the
gallery at 901 Canyon Road, Santa Fe. www.mrposter.com
Most
of the world's greatest films have been shown in Poland, with Poland's leading
artists producing the related movie posters. From 1945 thru the 1980s, these
posters won international acclaim. With their powerful and unique style, Polish
film posters have gained worldwide recognition as fine art.
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 Film in New Mexico, and
nation-wide, is as competitive as ever. There are now over 40 states with some degree of film incentive, and they're all clamoring for the same production dollars.
We believe the film community in New Mexico is critical to helping build and strengthen our brand as a film destination. When you have a strong company or are a crew member are trained to the highest levels, and you meet or exceed expectations of your clients or employers, you're doing much to strengthen our reputation.
To that end, crewnewmexico.com is dedicating space in the Movie News to providing helpful tips, articles, or services that assist in building your business or career. When you see the Wrong Way/Success logo, you'll know its something dedicated to this goal. This month, and for the next two editions, we'll be featuring marketing and business tips from New Mexico's leading branding and marketing guru, Lucy Rosen.
Good Luck!
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In the Film Business
- or Any Business - Marketing and Branding Yourself Should Get Top Billing by Lucy Rosen of the Business Development Group
The idea of branding ourselves or our small business is a
foreign concept to lot of people. We think branding is for big corporations
like Coca Cola, Whole Foods and McDonalds because they're huge companies with
big budgets, million dollar tag-lines and a whole lot of advertising behind
them. You may also think that the
rules for branding your small business or career as a filmmaker don't apply,
right?
Wrong. Every
business, no matter its size or industry, needs to "brand" itself, to
create an identity in the marketplace and an emotional connection with its
customers. In fact, branding is one of the most important steps that businesses
today should be taking. The good
news is that it's easier than you think
- if you give branding, marketing and networking yourself the "top
billing" it deserves.
Over the past two decades, I've worked to successfully
"brand" my own two businesses - a national women's networking
organization that I founded in 1985 called Women on the Fast Track, and The
Business Development Group -- a full-service marketing, public relations and
business development firm that I've grown to now have offices in both New York
and New Mexico.
I've also helped to brand, and grow, hundreds of other
businesses in industries across the board - from national food and beverage
companies, to local arts councils, to just about every type of company and
not-for-profit organization in between. I've learned what works, and here's
what you need to know.
Steps to Effective Branding: The Right Packaging Sells
It starts with you. The first step in creating your brand
is to figure out who you are, and what you want to be. What makes you
different, unique? It's not about assigning yourself a label, but about
assuming and promoting an identity that makes you feel the most comfortable.
It's what you're going to be doing and representing all day - is it something
you can "live with" and feel good about 24/7?
To read the full article, click here.
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Business Cards!
Whether you're a grip or a gaffer, extra or electrician, you need to have a business card that contains all your details! It's one of the most effective ways to network.
All crewnewmexico.com member pages come with their own web address, and we recommend adding yours to your business cards (as well as Facebook pages, email signatures, NM film listing, web sites). Never miss a chance to direct people to your film credits or business info.
Our newest business card was designed by Teresa Ewers of Graphicbliss, LLC. She's also running a great deal on business card printing, and we wanted to spread the word:
1000 Full Color, Double Sided business cards for only $60! A great deal. Don't miss out!
Contact Teresa at (505) 299-0713, or email her now at graphicbliss@msn.com. Offer expires January 21, 2010.
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Movie work is tough stuff, taking its toll on mind and body. That's why Stephanie O'Connell of Cloud Nine Therapeutics, LLC offers
a wide range of deep-healing and beauty treatments for film professionals, including Lypossage Body
Contouring, Sea Mineral Firming Wraps, TheraStone Hot Stone Treatments, and is
the exclusive provider of Bio Visage Microcurrent Facial Treatments in New Mexico.
Professional, discreet Albuquerque Location. NCBTMB Certified. Check out her
great gift packages put together for readers of The Movie News!
A. Buy 3 TheraStone Hot Stone Treatments, and save $35!
Regularly priced at $300 - book all 3 now and pay just $265. Must
book by 2/15/2009!
B. Buy 3 Bio Visage Botanical Microcurrent Facial Treatments, and
save $60! Regularly priced at $330. Buy all 3 now for just $270 and receive a
Health Kit Sampler full of great skin and wellness products for Free! Must
book by 2/15/2009!
C. Special offer for crewnewmexico.com members only! Buy 3
Cloud Nine Massages for just $175 ($20 savings) and you'll get a free foot scrub or hot stone
treatment ($25 value) in addition to your third massage!
To learn more or book your appointments, contact Stephanie at (505) 298-9000, or email her at relax@cloudninetherapeutics.com
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Real Estate for Sale
Famed Artist Retreat Just Minutes from the Ford Movie Ranch
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This amazing home and studio was built by iconic American painter Agnes Martin in 1990, and was her residence for nearly a decade. Completely remodeled and redecorated in 2004, property is 3.026 acres in the heart of the historic Galisteo Village in Galisteo, New Mexico. Located just minutes from the Ford Movie Ranch (Appaloosa, 3:10 to Yuma), making this an
excellent option for a film professional seeking seclusion, but
still just a short drive to Santa Fe and to productions filming at the Ranch. One of a kind. For sale for $1,300,000. Contact Morgan at (505) 466-8585, or click here for details.
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What is crewnewmexico.com?
We're the leading production support, networking, and marketing agency for the New Mexico film industry. Our directory features nearly 600 cast, crew, and film supporting vendors, the latest industry news and events, and helps productions connect to local providers of goods and services, talent and skill.We help make sure everyone knows why New Mexico is one of the leading film destinations in the world, and to facilitate business between visiting productions and local purveyors and crew. We are always looking for great New Mexico film companies to promote. We also consult for companies interested in learning more about, and how to participate in, the film industry. If you've got a message, skill, product, service, location or educational opportunity you'd like to market to the NM film world, contact us at info@crewnewmexico.com, or call (505) 930-0443. You can also click here to read up and register for our directory online.This edition of The New Mexico Movie News was sent to over 8,000 film professionals and film and media contacts in NM, LA, and nation-wide, and crewnewmexico.com receives 10,000 visitors per month ! Can you get that kind of coverage on your own? We doubt it. Contact us today.
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